El Salvador’s Bitcoin Portfolio Surpasses $644 Million With $357 Million Profit, Up 124% on $287 Million Investment – “The Defiant”

El Salvador’s Bitcoin investment now worth $644M, yielding $357M profit from $287M initial spend, a 124% gain, despite IMF concerns and market volatility.
KULR’s Bitcoin Strategy Yields 220%, Holdings Hit 800 BTC – Crypto News Bitcoin News

KULR Technology Group has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 800.3 BTC worth $78 million, adding $9 million more at an average price of $103,234 per BTC.
Systemic Stress Tests Bond Markets as Long Yields Skyrocket Globally – Economics Bitcoin News

Global bond markets face stress as long-term yields hit multi-year highs, with U.S. Treasury yields nearing 18-year peaks amid rising sovereign debt concerns.
Energy Company’s Latest Bitcoin Buy Brings Treasury to $78 Million – Decrypt

KULR Technology Group purchased $9 million in Bitcoin, increasing its treasury to $78 million. The energy storage company joins other firms like MicroStrategy in adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset amid market growth.
Coinbase, Ripple battle for Circle – 1 firm already has the edge

Coinbase may acquire Circle, the USDC stablecoin issuer, leveraging their existing partnership terms. Ripple’s earlier $5B bid was rejected. Coinbase’s contract gives it revenue share and control over Circle’s partnerships.
Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

A $330 million Bitcoin theft via social engineering targeted an elderly US citizen, with funds laundered through exchanges and converted to Monero. Experts highlight psychological manipulation over technical hacks.
Indonesian Fintech DigiAsia Stock Doubles on $100M Bitcoin Purchase Plan

Indonesian fintech DigiAsia’s stock surged 91% after announcing a $100M Bitcoin purchase plan, aiming to allocate 50% of net profits to BTC and exploring yield-generating strategies like staking.
Latam Insights Encore: Meliuz Case Developing—Is There Demand for a Latam-Based Strategy? – Op-Ed Bitcoin News

The article examines Meliuz’s bitcoin purchases as a potential indicator of corporate demand for bitcoin treasuries in Latin America, analyzing regional crypto trends.
Procolored Printer Drivers Slip Bitcoin-Stealing Trojan, Draining $950K from Users

Procolored printer drivers contained malware (XRedRAT and SnipVex) that stole Bitcoin by hijacking clipboard addresses, netting attackers $950K. The company removed files after exposure.
SEC Delays 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, Fidelity Spot Solana ETFs, Opens Public Comment Period

The SEC has postponed decisions on spot Solana ETFs from 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, and Fidelity, initiating a public comment period for further review.